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Certain styles communicate declarations. Whether you’re feeling relaxed or eccentric, you can express it through style. There are many ways to express confidence, however. And one of these ways is through a clean and classic style. Classic looks constructed through simple and sophisticated pieces are typically inspired by tastes of the past. Integrating pieces with rich histories into modern looks is a quick way to achieve a confident look. And when you look confident, feeling confident isn’t too difficult of a feat.

This Fashionista and her strand of pearls looks sharp in a structured outfit. She wears a blue chiffon crop top with a pleated navy and green skater skirt. Her cream DKNY purse made from saffiano leather has removable straps, doubling it as the perfect clutch. She also wears simple black loafers to finish the look. Her unique pearl necklace has a blue, pink and green mother of pearl pendent featured in the centre. If accessorized without the pearls, the outfit would immediately appear more casual than classic.

There are many different ways to wear pearl accessories, so you can easily find the one that best suits you. Finding a classic pearl necklace is necessary for any Fashionista. But if you want a more playful look, try a piece with longer strands. Pearls can be worn as bracelets and earrings, too. Just like Fashionistas of the past, take your look to classic heights with the simplicity of pearls.

Spotted: Pearls have always been a staple for Chanel, and this was no exception at their spring/summer 2014 runway show.